Propagation
Surface sow fresh seed during spring in a well-drained media, and maintain a temperature of 16ş to 18ş C. (61ş to 64ş F). Prick out and pot up when they are large enough to handle then grow on before planting out.

Note:Eucalyptusand Corymbiaspecies are fast-growing and should be planted when the young in order to establish a strong root system.

General pruning information
Eucalyptusspecies require little pruning apart from removal of damaged or dead wood, which should be taken off at the collar. If the tree is cut back hard it will produce epicormic shoots and the crown may be lifted or thinned by removal of selected branches.

Botanic information
Leaf: The sessile dull grey green ovate to orbicular intermediate leaves are arranged oppositely and the lanceolate to broad-lanceolate glossy dark green adult leaves are up to 40 mm (1? in) wide and have an acute to obtuse apex. The short petiole is flattened or channelled and the concolorous leaves have a thick leathery texture.

Flower: The sessile ovoid or cylindrical buds are up to 9 mm (? in) long by 6 mm (Ľ in) wide with a conical operculum and a smooth hypanthium. They open with exserted creamy white stamens and 5-8 flowers appear in a umbel from a spring to summer.The flowering period may extend throughout summer.

Fruit: The sessile hemispherical woody capsule has a slightly raised disk and the valves are enclosed or level with the rim.They are arranged in a tight cluster in the leaf axils and contain numerous tiny seeds.